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Swollen finger joints on both hands for 3 months? my doctor did an ana test which came back negative. now she says we shouldn't worry about it anymore
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Swollen Joints: Hi Cory: Symmetrical (both hands) swollen joints for 3 months sounds suspicious for arthritis. An ANA test screens for connective tissue diseases (lupus) and a negative test does not exclude diseases like RA which have different antibody tests. Also, a complete medical history (like family history) and physical exam is necessary to determine the potential causes. See a rheumatologist
Answered 1/22/2017
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